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Records eight crosses Leite recorded eight clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-0 win against 1. FC Koln.

Impact Leite led the match-high in clearances Wednesday, recording eight in the win. The defender has not missed a single contest all season, registering 28 interceptions, 33 tackles and 98 clearances in 21 starts this campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 12 clearances Leite led Union Berlin with 12 clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Leite may not offer much in the offensive end, with just two shots (one on target), one cross (accurate) and two chances created, but has racked up defensive stats. Through five matches, the central defender has recorded 38 clearances, eight interceptions and eight tackles (four won). He should remain a fixture in the starting XI moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Racking up clearances Leite has registered a team-high 23 clearances through the first three matches of the season.

Impact Leite was a mainstay in the starting XI for the club last season, featuring in 35 of his 37 Bundesliga and Europa League appearances. Even with the addition of Champions League action starting Sept. 20 versus Real Madrid, the central defender should continue to start for the club while racking up clearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain in Germany Leite will remain in Berlin after the team exercised his purchase option, keeping him in the club after spending the season on loan from FC Porto.

Impact Leite joined the team in the summer on loan for Portugal, where he quickly established himself in the defense, making 37 starts in 35 appearances in all competitions. Within that span, he had been averaging about 3.5 clearances per match. The defender is expected to remain the starting center back, with the team set to play Champions League football during the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available after black eye Leite (eye) returned to full training Tuesday, manager Urs Fischer announced.

Impact Leite was struggling with a black eye that forced him out of Monday's training session but was back with the team Tuesday. The defender should have no issues returning straight to the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Hoffenheim.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can return from suspension Leite will be available for selection in next weekend's clash against SC Freiburg after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Leite was suspended for Saturday's loss to Augsburg after picking up his fifth booking of the season, but he will be eligible to return against Freiburg next weekend. He's started 23 of Union's 31 Bundesliga matches in the back-three.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Leite was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Leverkusen.

Impact Leite was shown the yellow card in the 64th minute and will be suspended for next week's match against Augsburg. Paul Jaeckel is a likely candidate to replaced Leite in Union's back three next week.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Leite registered six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Leite had an all-action match Saturday, ending up in the referee's book and making six clearances. The defender doesn't offer much going forward but can pile on the volume in an active Berlin backline. Leite will look to build on this win in a mid-week clash with Ajax, where he will be tested once more.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Leite is set to return from suspension for Wednesday's trip to Werder Bremen.

Impact Leite is eligible to return from suspension for Wednesday's clash with Werder Bremen after serving a one-match ban last time out. The defender will likely return straight to the starting XI, where he has consistently appeared before the season.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Freiburg Leite was sent off in the 20th minute of Sunday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Leite brought down Ritsu Doan in the box and the referee didn't waste much time in bringing out the red card for denial of a goal scoring opportunity. He will have to be careful with how long his suspension might be, as he'll at least miss the Jan. 21 match against Hoffenheim.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides first assist of season Leite had an assist with his lone chance created while making a tackle during Sunday's 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact Leite set up Kevin Behrens in the 79th minute assisting Union's first goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the defender as he's made ten starts and helped his side to four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active defensively against Wolfsburg Leite had one off-target shot, made four tackles (two won), one clearance and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Leite showed his usual safety when called into action, prevailing over opposing forwards and being key for his side to shut the opposition down for the second time over the last three matches. The center-back is a very steady source of fantasy numbers and will be probably a defensive mainstay if he stays healthy.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE